Project Detail

Slay The Beast From A State of Peace

Synopsis

A boy finds love amongst the chaos of the city. As an older man, he makes peace with the beast, letting go of the chaos and anger.

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
8 min 52 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Miro Alleyne-McCarthy
Producer
Ray Yunis, Miro Alleyne-McCarthy
Editor
Miro Alleyne-McCarthy
Screenwriter
Miro Alleyne-McCarthy
Director of Photography
Adomas Jankus
Sound
Miro Alleyne-McCarthy, Sonny Douglas
Principal cast
Medhi Hamadouchi, Shakira Paulas, Dave Dayes, James McCarthy, Miro Alleyne-McCarthy
Assistant Director
James McCarthy, Ray Yunis
Camera Operator
Leon D'Angelo-Docker, Ray Yunis, JoJo Harvey
Runner
Katarzyna Sadowska
Stand-In
India Harwood

Production Status

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